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Question 1 of 5

The nurse caring for a client in the neonatal intensive care unit administers adult-strength Digitalis to the 3-pound infant. As a result of her actions, the baby suffers permanent heart and brain damage. The nurse can be charged with:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Malpractice involves professional negligence causing harm, as in administering an incorrect dose of medication.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is assessing a client with suspected Addison’s disease. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: hyperpigmentation of the skin is a classic sign of Addison’s disease due to increased ACTH production

Question 3 of 5

The initial assessment of a newborn reveals a chest circumference of 34 cm and an abdominal circumference of 31 cm. The chest is asymmetrical and breath sounds are diminished on the left side. The nurse should give priority to:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Diminished breath sounds and chest asymmetry suggest a respiratory issue, such as pneumothorax, requiring immediate supplemental oxygen.

Question 4 of 5

As serum calcium levels rise, which hormone is excreted?

Correct Answer: E

Rationale: Calcitonin (not listed) is secreted by the thyroid to lower high serum calcium. Parathyroid hormone (
D) increases calcium. None of the options are correct.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is preparing to administer a feeding via a nasogastric tube. The nurse would perform which of the following before initiating the feeding?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Aspirating stomach content confirms nasogastric tube placement, preventing aspiration.

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